WARFIELD'S Formula One driver Allan McNish retired after 40 laps of last Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix — but his disappointment was overshadowed by Mika Salo's sixth place and second championship point for the new Toyota team.

McNish's was forced to pit early after hitting debris.

He said: "I made a good start and was making very good progress until Montoya hit Schumacher.

"I was just behind Mika when he pulled out and I hit Juan's wing, which was lying in the middle of the track.

"It damaged the nose of my car and punctured the front tyres, so I was forced to pit.

"The car's handling then got worse and worse with oversteer and, at turn four, the rear wheel locked up."

He spun and retired after 40 laps of the 71 lap race in Sau Paulo.

Earlier in Friday's free practice session, McNish had finished in third place, however in qualifying he could only manage 16th position.

McNish now travels to Valencia in Spain for testing before the next grand prix in San Marino on April 14.